II. The Potential for Mitten Crab Colonization of Estuaries on the West Coast of North America
Investigator: Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, Portland State University
Contacts: Erik Hanson and Dr. Mark Sytsma, 503-725-3833
Funding: PSMFC and ADFG2005 Final Report

II. Sampling for zebra mussels and other AIS at the trash racks at Bonneville, John Day, Ice Harbor, and Lower Granite Hydroelectric Projects in the Columbia and Snake Rivers
Investigator: Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, Portland State University
Contact: Dr. Mark Sytsma
Funding: NOAA Fisheries, PSMFC, and BPA2005 Progress Report

IV. Prospective Aquatic Nuisance Species Outreach Partners Columbia River Basin: A list of Marinas and other Water-related Businesses Within the United States Portion of the Columbia River Basin
Contact: William Zook; and Stephen Phillips
Funding: PSMFC, BPA and USFWS (USFWS Regions 1 and 6, CA/NV Operations Office)2006 Report

ANS Examples

Caulerpa

(Caulerpa Taxifolia)

Nicknamed “killer algae”, part of this species success as an invader in non-native habitats is the lack of natural predators. Predation by herbivorous fish and invertebrates is an important controlling factor in the ecology of this alga. C. taxifolia grows unchecked in environments with no natural predators.